Post by lazarus on Mar 30, 2005 18:06:09 GMT -5
or just avoiding OTA's?
Posted on Wed, Mar. 30, 2005
Shields stays mum on future plans
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
The mystery surrounding guard Will Shields and his plans to play for the Chiefs next season only thickened Tuesday.
Shields didn't attend the Chiefs' first voluntary conditioning session of the offseason, saying later by telephone that he had another commitment. He also said he was “not at liberty” to discuss his intentions regarding next season.
Coach thingy Vermeil, in discussing plans to move John Welbourn from tackle to guard, previously indicated some uncertainty over Shields' plans.
“Will Shields hasn't told me 100 percent that he plans to return, though I think he will,” Vermeil said earlier this week.
The Chiefs are willing to be patient with Shields, who keeps in good physical condition and hasn't missed a game since joining the team in 1993.
But if Shields should retire and not to return for what would be his 13th season, the loss of the 10-time Pro Bowler would leave a huge void. Shields has been a pillar of what is generally considered the NFL's best offensive line.
Welbourn probably would replace him.
Whatever his plans, Shields wasn't ready to share them on Tuesday.
“It's early in the offseason,” he said. “It's only the first day. There's just not much to say about it right now.”
Posted on Wed, Mar. 30, 2005
Shields stays mum on future plans
By ADAM TEICHER
The Kansas City Star
The mystery surrounding guard Will Shields and his plans to play for the Chiefs next season only thickened Tuesday.
Shields didn't attend the Chiefs' first voluntary conditioning session of the offseason, saying later by telephone that he had another commitment. He also said he was “not at liberty” to discuss his intentions regarding next season.
Coach thingy Vermeil, in discussing plans to move John Welbourn from tackle to guard, previously indicated some uncertainty over Shields' plans.
“Will Shields hasn't told me 100 percent that he plans to return, though I think he will,” Vermeil said earlier this week.
The Chiefs are willing to be patient with Shields, who keeps in good physical condition and hasn't missed a game since joining the team in 1993.
But if Shields should retire and not to return for what would be his 13th season, the loss of the 10-time Pro Bowler would leave a huge void. Shields has been a pillar of what is generally considered the NFL's best offensive line.
Welbourn probably would replace him.
Whatever his plans, Shields wasn't ready to share them on Tuesday.
“It's early in the offseason,” he said. “It's only the first day. There's just not much to say about it right now.”